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Mission & Policies

Unattended Children

Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

In order to maintain a safe and orderly environment for Library use, and to protect Library property, the following constitutes Library policy concerning the supervision of children.

  • Parents, guardians, and caregivers are responsible for the behavior, safety, and supervision of their children at all times while in the Library and on Library property. Caregivers should be 18 years old or older.

  • The Library staff is not responsible for the safety, care, or supervision of children of any age, whether in the Library or on Library property.

  • Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. They may not be left alone. During Library programs, parents, guardians, and caregivers of children 8 years and younger must remain in the Library.

  • Children engaging in disruptive or other inappropriate behavior or language will be asked to leave the Library. The judgment of the Library staff prevails when requesting such removal, and Police assistance will be requested if necessary.

  • Parents, guardians, and caregivers should be aware of Library opening and closing times and make suitable arrangements to meet or transport their children. If a child is left at the Library after closing time, the Police will be called.

  • Children who do not have transportation home at closing time will be asked for telephone numbers of people who can pick them up. If transportation is not available within 15 minutes of closing, the Police will be called and asked to pick up the child(ren).

  • Library staff will not transport children from the Library to any other location.

Approved by the Board of Trustees, Morse Institute Library - September 8, 2009